I have no plans to establish private university - Dangote

Chairman of Dangote Group Alhaji Aliyu Dangote has said he has no plans to establish a private university.


He maintained that he would always work toward enhancing the standard of education in the country.

Dangote spoke through Executive Director, Stakeholders Management and Corporate Communications Mansur Ahmed yesterday at the Royal Tropicana in Kano State.

Ahmed, who emphasised that Dangote appreciates the role of education in the socio-economic development of any country, noted that he has been and is still helping professionals in diverse fields of endeavours.

He noted that it will be better if the company leaves the establishment of private universities to professionals, while it continues to diversify its resources on food production and other necessities to enhance development.